They say life is about compromise, but sometimes the easy fixes can have the most impressive results. Easy diy crafts can really make a difference in your home. The simple act of changing out your lightswitch covers can make a bold statement under the right circumstances.

If you’re in need of freshening up a living room, just add some new curtains before making additions or remodels. It’s easier, cheaper, and can be just as effective. Easy DIYs for your room are the perfect solution for homeowners who want to spice things up without breaking the bank.

“It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project.” - Napoleon Hill

In the Kitchen

DIY kitchen ideas can really highlight your home
Simple paint and backsplash ideas have a big effect. Source: Houselogic

For many homes, DIY kitchen remodeling can be as simple as organizing your pantry or as complex as adding in some shelving units. It’s all up to you and how much time you have. DIY projects for kitchen storage will also influence how much space you can get out of your kitchen. Below is a list of DIY kitchen decorating ideas that should only take an hour or less:

  1. Grow small veggies in your kitchen
  2. Chalkboard paint
  3. Paint your magnets
  4. Label the jars
  5. Liquid stainless steel paint
  6. Add moulding
  7. Turn fancy bottles into soap dispensers
  8. Turn cans into storage
  9. Combine a lazy Susan and a tray
  10. Paint the handles of your wooden spoons
  11. Or paint your mugs!
  12. Install a new backsplash

Your Kitchen Cabinets

There are many different takes on kitchen cabinets, here's just a few
Just add a fresh coat of paint and it makes all the difference. Source: House is Beautiful

Alternatively, there are many different DIY kitchens cabinets projects that you can do just with your cabinets. Organizing cabinets is a simple project that can free up some space in the kitchen, just like refurbishing the hardware of your cabinets can really make a difference. Also you can remove the cabinets themselves and give them a new coat of paint or finish to get the most bang for your buck.

In the Bedroom

Making the bedroom more exciting is easy.
Hotel-style bedroom options. Source: Huffington Post

When it’s time to spice things up in the bedroom, usually that doesn’t involve DIY interior design projects. However, there’s always something you can do to improve the interior of your bedroom. Be it as simple as changing pillow covers to different colors or as intricate as creating a DIY headboard backsplash. Easy diy projects for bedrooms are a dime a dozen, so pick out the ones best for your home.

  • Hotel-style bedding
  • Add a mirror to your closet
  • Paint an accent ceiling
  • Canopy bed
  • Larger rugs around the bed
  • Mix and match curtains
  • Frost your windows using cornstarch
  • Replace a ceiling light with a lampshade

Living Room

Living rooms tend to have the most versatile DIY decor
DIY decor for the family living room. Source: HGTV

The living room is a fine place for diy home decor ideas budget-wise, and many low-cost improvements can be made as such. Try out altering your curtains or shades for an economic change. Or simply paint over an accent wall or ceiling to add another whole dimension to your living room. There’s no wrong way to go with DIY interior design ideas. Living rooms are no exception. Here are just some easy DIY home decorating ideas:

  1. Rearrange furniture
  2. Making a gallery wall
  3. Hide TV wires
  4. Spruce up air vents
  5. Use curved rods for windows
  6. Picture frames as wainscoting
  7. Re-stain your wooden furniture
  8. Wallpaper accents

Other Interior Decorating Tips

A bacon scented candle? More like MANdle.
Yes, that is a bacon-scented candle that you can DIY. Source: Instructables

Overall, easy DIYs to do at home can include fun DIY projects for guys or even easy DIYs for kids. The bacon scented candles seem to be a hit with both! So see what works with your home and what works for your family. You never know what you might come up with.


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